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Derek Ellis

Senior Vice President & COO

Derek Ellis, M.B.A., joined Westat as the COO on October 15, 2018. He oversees Westat’s support services departments.

Mr. Ellis has 24 years of combined experience that includes senior corporate management, government contracting, professional services, and employee ownership. His expertise is in business and financial operations, financial consulting services, and federal contracting.

Education

M.B.A., Finance, George Mason University
B.A., Finance (Mathematics), Radford University

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